Jehangir Sabavala Portrait of a Gentleman Drawing
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India, France,1922-2011
Impressionistic study drawing of a Grecian sculpture with special attention to highlights and shadows. Sabavala was born to an affluent Parsi family, earning a diploma in art at Mumbai's Sir J. J. School of art in 1944. From there, Sabaval studied at the Heatherley School of Fine Art, Academie Andre Lhote, Academie Julian, and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere.
Graphite on paper,28" x 17".
Signed and dated "Sabavala Paris '48" lower right corner.
From the collection of a Texas gentleman, purchased directly from the artist by present owner's father in Mumbai in the 1960's
Impressionistic study drawing of a Grecian sculpture with special attention to highlights and shadows. Sabavala was born to an affluent Parsi family, earning a diploma in art at Mumbai's Sir J. J. School of art in 1944. From there, Sabaval studied at the Heatherley School of Fine Art, Academie Andre Lhote, Academie Julian, and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere.
Graphite on paper,28" x 17".
Signed and dated "Sabavala Paris '48" lower right corner.
From the collection of a Texas gentleman, purchased directly from the artist by present owner's father in Mumbai in the 1960's
Condition
Areas of foxing and discoloration, areas of minor wear to shoulder and back areas of drawing, please refer to photographs.
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Jehangir Sabavala Portrait of a Gentleman Drawing
Estimate $12,000 - $14,000
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